I see students enter our master’s program with the same passions I had to address issues of social injustice. more >
Meg Bond

My initial focus was to grow as a writer and a professional, but I gained so much more. more >
Krystal Quezada, '13

I discovered a lot about my musical self in [Durgin Hall] and spent countless hours practicing in there. more >
Yahuba Garcia-Torres, '96

My English degree and internship experiences opened so many doors. No matter the field, everyone needs skilled writers. more >
Ryan MacInnis, '13

UMass Lowell’s drama club, more than any other endeavor, convinced me that I belong in theatre. more >
Jack Neary, ’73

I want to see students progress and grow in their writing. more >
Maureen Stanton

My Political Science professors went out of their way to make sure I got the education I needed. more >
Rick Violette, '75

Choosing UMass Lowell, I did not make the decision lightly. I’ll be graduating with no debt and paid for most of school myself. more >
Mikhaila Schaefer, ’13

Having a professional music program at such a high-level university is exciting. more >
David Martins, ’79

Professors here are invested in the students. Those relationships are real, they lead to jobs. more >
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy, ’12, ’13

My parents knew the power of education even if they were not educated themselves. more >
Gordon Halm, '12

The diversity of students at UMass Lowell prepared me for working with diverse communities in the real world. more >
Allegra Williams, ’09

I had to take control of my life...College was the one ticket out. more >
Edwyn Shoemaker, '14

For musicians, UMass Lowell is a great place with its programs in sound recording technology, music business and music education. more >
Jay Souweine, ’15

You make your own opportunities. No one handed that to me. more >
Renee Elliott, '86

There was a focus on...developing a community of learners. more >
Sarah Ross, ’10, ’11

I’m able to do something that actually matters to someone--it's no longer just a grade. more >
Raymond Soto, '12

I learned a lot about opportunities in broadcasting as an intern for the Red Sox. more >
Ryan Liebel, '14

Careers don’t always follow a straight path. Twists and turns along the way can lead you to unexpected places. Just ask Matt MacDonald who graduated from UMass Lowell, not once, but twice. more >
Matt MacDonald, ’06, ’11

We have a great History Department. I would just like to pack them up and take them all with me. more >
Mary-Kathryn Hazel, ’13

UMass Lowell is a really great school to transfer into. If you’re a new student, get involved. Even if it’s just one club, go all out. more >
Sophie Hansen, ’12